World Heritage SiteWorld Heritage Sites are landmarks and areas with legal protection under an international treaty administered by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, or scientific significance. The sites are judged to contain "cultural and natural heritage around the world considered to be of outstanding value to humanity".
EgyptCountry in North AfricaEgypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via the Sinai Peninsula. It is bordered by the to the north, Palestine and Israel to the northeast, the Red Sea to the east, Sudan and the Sahara to the south, and Libya to the west. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northeast separates Egypt from Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
YemenYemen, officially the Republic of Yemen, is a country in West Asia. Located in southern Arabia, the country includes the Socotra Archipelago and borders Saudi Arabia to the north, Oman to the northeast, the Arabian Sea to the east, the Gulf of Aden to the south, and the Red Sea to the west. It also shares maritime borders with Djibouti, Eritrea, and Somalia across the Horn of Africa.
UNESCOThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO ) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) with the aim of promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences and culture. It has 194 member states and 12 associate members, as well as partners in the non-governmental, intergovernmental and private sector.
United KingdomCountry in northwestern EuropeThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with a population of over 69 million in 2024.
PhilippinesArchipelagic country in Southeast AsiaThe Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands, with a total area of about 300,000 square kilometers. The islands are broadly categorized in three main geographical divisions. From north to south, the divisions are: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
TaiwanTaiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia. The main island of Taiwan, also known as Formosa, lies between the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south.
Hong KongSpecial administrative region of ChinaSpecial administrative region in ChinaFlagEmblemLocation of Hong Kong (red) within China (beige)Sovereign stateChinaBritish possession26 January 1841Treaty of Nanking29 August 1842Convention of Peking24 October 1860New Territories lease9 June 1898Imperial Japanese occupation25 December 1941 to 30 August 1945Re-designated as a British Dependent Territory1 January 1981Sino-British Joint Declaration19 December 1984Handover to China1 July 1997Administrative centreTamarLargest districtby populationSha TinOfficial languagesChineseEnglishRegional and indigenous languagesCantoneseWeitou dialectHakkaTankaOfficial scriptsTraditional ChineseEnglish alphabetEthnic groups (2021)91.6% Chinese2.7% Filipino1.9% Indonesian0.8% White1.4% South Asian (of which 0.6% Indian0.4% Nepalese0.3% Pakistani0.1% Other South Asian)2% otherDemonym(s)HongkongerHongkongeseGovernmentDevolved executive-led government within a unitary state• Chief ExecutiveJohn Lee• Chief SecretaryEric Chan• Council PresidentStarry Lee• Chief JusticeAndrew CheungLegislatureLegislative CouncilNational representation• National People's Congress36 deputies• Chinese People's Political ConsultativeConference203 delegatesArea• Total2,754.97 km (1,063.70 sq mi) (168th)• Water (%)59.70 (1,640.62 km; 633.45 sq mi)• Land1,114.35 km (430.25 sq mi)Highest elevation (Tai Mo Shan)957 m (3,140 ft)Lowest elevation (South China Sea)0 m (0 ft)Population• 2023 estimate 7,498,100 (102th)• 2021 census 7,413,070• Density6,801/km (17,614.5/sq mi) (4th)GDP (PPP)2026 estimate• Total $635.594 billion (50th)• Per capita $84,212 (17th)GDP (nominal)2026 estimate• Total $450.138 billion (41st)• Per capita $59,640 (23rd)Gini (2024) 45.7mediumHDI (2023) 0.955very high · 8thCurrencyHong Kong dollar (HK$) (HKD)Time zoneUTC+08:00 (HKT)Date formatdd/mm/yyyy yyyy年mm月dd日Mains electricity220 V–50 HzCalling code+852ISO 3166 codeHKCN-HKInternet TLD.hk.香港Number plate prefixes粤ZClimateMonsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Cwa)Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China.
JordanCountry in West AsiaJordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. Jordan is bordered by Syria to the north, Iraq to the east, Saudi Arabia to the south, and both Israel and Palestine (West Bank) to the west. The Jordan River, flowing into the Dead Sea, is located along the country's western border within the Jordan Rift Valley.
SyriaSyria, officially the Syrian Arab Republic, is a country in West Asia located in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Levant. It borders the Mediterranean Sea to the west, Turkey to the north and northwest, Iraq to the east and southeast, Jordan to the south, and Israel and Lebanon to the southwest. It is a republic under a provisional government and comprises 14 governorates. Damascus is Syria's capital and largest city.
RamadanRamadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting (sawm), communal prayer (salah), reflection, study of the Quran, charity, and strengthening community ties. It is also the month in which the Quran is believed to have been revealed to the Islamic prophetMuhammad, known as Laylat al-Qadr.
Yemeni crisisOngoing crisis occurring in the country of YemenUnitary GovernmentPresidencyCabinets (Attas 1990, Abdulghani 1994, Bin Ghanem 1997, Iryani 1998, Bajamal I, Bajamal II, Mujawar 2007)General People's Congress (GPC)Yemeni unificationYemeni civil war (1994)Hanish Islands conflictYemeni crisis (2011–present)Yemeni revolutionYemeni civil war (2014–present)Saudi-led intervention in the Yemeni civil warPresidential campaigns19992006Constitutional referendums19912001RelatedAhmed SalehThe Yemeni crisis began with the 2011–2012 revolution against President Abdullah Saleh, who had led Yemen for 33 years.
SanaaCapital and largest city of YemenCapital city in Amanat Al-Asemah, YemenSanaa, officially the Sanaa Municipality, is the capital and largest city of Yemen. The city is the capital of the Sanaa Governorate, but is not part of the governorate, as it forms a separate administrative unit.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.